A Thankful and Joyous Time

Happy Monday!

Yesterday, I taught Sunday school to small children ranging in ages 5 to 8. Our theme was the many Fruits of the Spirit and we particularly focused on Joy. Imagine all the answers when I asked the children to explain what brings them joy. Their answers ranged from God to Mommy to playing with siblings and even Lego’s. It was very refreshing and humbling to see things from the eyes of children.

I know that many people all over the world have been through a tumultuous time in the last 3 years and feel like they don’ have anything to be thankful for let alone finding joy in simple everyday things. Job losses, foreclosures have many individuals and families sitting on pins and needles waiting for the other shoe to drop. Worry has engulfed the world.
In listening to the children, I realized we are coming on upon the season of Thanks, season of Giving and season of New Beginnings.

In particular, I am thankful for the health of my husband, daughter and family, for without good health, things can appear bleaker. I am thankful for being able to give simple things to my family and friends. I know that making brownies for my niece and nephews is a big hit and it brings them immense joy. As always, I am always trying to lose those last 10 pounds. This year I have gotten it down to 5 and I am going for the last five by the end of the year, as I realized food is not more important than me. So this year, my resolutions will be all about learning new things and not losing weight…..I am going to create my first crossword puzzle and post it on the internet, I am going to finally relearn Spanish and I am going to take a Yoga class. However, I will not be joining Facebook.

Please think about the small things that bring you joy or how you can bring joy to someone else. I know that it may not seem like there is a lot to be thankful about, but every morning we wake up is a good thing and we can strive to make our situations better. There may be someone else out there going through the same things and they may have the answer or a different solution to tackle your problem.

Let me know some small and simple things you are thankful for. What brings you joy. How do you give joy? Try to find 5 things per day that give you joy and/or are thankful for. List them down and review them at the end of the month. You will be amazed at your life.

Have a wonderful week and give thanks for being able to read…..That's one......

Peace and love,

Sandals

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